Hi Everybody,
I am new to this forum and after lurking about for months I decided to try my hand at LF photography. I have been using 35mm and 120 film for many years but this is my first time with LF.
I was recently gifted with a used Linhof Technika 4x5..serial number #63217. Can someone tell me when this camera was made?
It came in an old heavy metal bound case along with the following items:
Komura 500mm f7 lens in a Copal-No. 3 shutter/Technika lens board
Schneider-Kreuznach APO-Symmar f5.6 210mm lens in a Copal #1 shutter and Wista lens board
Schneider-Kreuznach Agulon f6.8/90mm Linhof branded with Sychro-Compur shutter in a recessed looking Linhof lens board
white anatomical grip
Polaroid 545i back
Linhof Super Rolex 6x7 rollfilm back
riteway cut film holders
changing bag/Hama 10x loupe/shutter cable/extra Wista lens boards/filters
I am not new to photography as It has been a lifelong hobby to me but I really feel like the new kid on the block with this LF gear.
I would sincerely appreciate it if someone could point me to a book or books about Linhof cameras and how they operate. No owners manual with this setup.
It was well used by a local photographer for many years and I consider it a true treasure. I look forward to learning how to make it take wonderful photos again.
I will be an active member on this forum and hope I will have something to contribute in the future. In the meantime I have much to learn. Anyone that can tell me about this camera, it's lenses, the accessory backs will be most helpful.
I am looking at this forum and on the net for this info but I feel that folks that use LF gear and love it will be my best resource.
Any and all help most appreciated by this new LF photographer. Thankyou all so much.
from the foothills of Mt. Rainier,
Washington Bob
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